Two problems related to radiator have been reported for the 1997 Dodge Neon. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I just bought this 97 Dodge Neon with only 23,000 miles on it. The a/c has a leak in the coil , the transmission is slipping . The car is in great shape but those few things so far . The person who owned the car before me was an older gentleman who does not wreck his things. I was wondering are these problems, factory problems and/or recalls?.
Took vehicle in to repair shop after noticing an oil leak. They told me at first it was normal leaking from routine oil change. Then thanksgiving day 2001, at freeway speeds (75 mph) the head gasket blew. Oil went every where. I had oil even in the coolant system. Took to my personal mechanic, he told me he has seen this many times before with Neon's. Final price to fix problem 987. 36, head gasket replaced coolant system flushed out, etc. Now I need a new radiator because of it. Seems to be common with this year of vehicle. My friend had a 1998 Dodge Neon that the head gasket was recalled in and she was able to get it fixed for free. Obviously for consumer satisfaction it would be in chryslers best interest to acknowledge, at the very least, that they have produced a less than satisfactory engine component in the 1997 Neon. What I would like to see is that some of the money, if not all, is refunded back to us. Otherwise I am satisfied with my Neon. It is out of commission right now due to needing a water pump. I purchased the vehicle December 20th, 1996 and have been the only owner.